GATES: University of Georgia Trucking cost Estimation System
Release Date
This tool was designed to provide cost estimates for timber transportation in the US South for one truck and trailer on one haul route based upon input information. GATES is designed to be user friendly to all users and provide important cost information based on input values.
Key Uses
Forest Management
Scale
Landscape
User Experience Level
Beginner
What do you need to get started?
Microsoft Excel
Outputs
The GATES tool is designed to provide cost estimates for timber transportation in the US South for one truck and trailer on one haul route based upon input information.
Strengths
GATES is a simple spreadsheet based tool design to help users identify haul costs and component costs. It enables users to conduct simple analysis of changing costs, routes, or payloads.
Limitations
Knowledge of simple spreadsheet data entry is sufficient for use. Understanding of log transportation systems or access to log truck operational data is valuable.
Downloads
User Manual
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User Guide
https://research.fs.usda.gov/understory/gates-university-georgia-trucking-cost-estimation-system-user-manual
Last updated August 14, 2026